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Minimalism- study of an art movement
The document explores the concept of minimalism, tracing its roots from the 1950s through its prominent figures like Donald Judd and Agnes Martin to its influence in architecture and design. It emphasizes the philosophy of 'less is more' and highlights minimalist traits such as simplicity, geometric forms, and the essence of materials. Additionally, it includes notable works and contributions from various artists and architects, underscoring minimalism's impact on art, architecture, and product design.
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- 1. minimalism “less ismore” -Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
- 2. minimalism Roots ofminimalism 1950s Piet Mondrian Theo van Doesburg Ad Reinhardt Kazimir Malevich
- 3. 1960s minimalism Beginning ofthe movement Frank Stella Robert Morris Donald Judd Sol LeWitt Carl Andre Agnes Martin
- 4. minimalism Donald Judd Untitled,1965 Untitled, 1968 Untitled, 1966. Stainless steel and yellow Plexiglas. Six 34 inch cubes.
- 5. minimalism Agnes Martin Aspiration,1960 Wood I, 1963 Drift of summer, 1964
- 6. minimalism Sol LeWitt FiggeArt Museum, 1984 Davenport, Iowa, USA,.. Open geometric structure 2-2, 1-1, 1991 Four-sided pyramid, National Gallery of Art Cube without a corner, 2005 Master of conceptualism
- 7. minimalism Robert Morris Installationin the Green Gallery, New York, 1964 Untitled, 1969 Thread Waste1968 Untitled corner piece,, 1964
- 8. minimalism Carl Andre Warand Rumors of War, 1969 Still Blue Range, 1965 Steel-Aluminum Plain, 1969
- 9. minimalism Frank Stella FrankStella, 1964 Aluminium painting Copper painting
- 10. minimalism Artist’s approach: Concepts and styles Essence Essentials Identity SUBJECT Forms Features Concepts Eliminating non-essential
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- 12. • To stripdown extra and unwanted material. • Focus : – Form – Light – Space – Details of material: Rediscovering the valuable qualities in simple and common materials • Conveying the message of simplicity: – Basic geometric forms – Elements without decoration – Simple materials – Repetitions of structures, representing a sense of order and essential quality. minimalism Architecture and space : Concept and design management
- 13. • Buddhism. • Freedom& essence of living. • Reveals the inner qualities of materials and objects, apart from aesthetic value. minimalism Architecture : Zen influence Sand Garden, Japan
- 14. • American architect. •Interior designer. • Writer and educator. • Designed more than 1,000 structures and completed 500 works. minimalism Frank Lloyd Wright Solomon R.GuggenheimMuseum, New York City, 1959
- 15. • Son ofarchitect Yoshiro Taniguchi. • Studied architecture at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design, graduated in 1964. • Worked briefly for architect Walter Gropius, who became an important influence. • In 1996 named as a master of minimalism. • One of the most important architects at Tokyo university. minimalism Yoshio Taniguchi Yoshio Taniguchi
- 16. Jin Hosova O- Museum Lida, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, (1995/1999) minimalism Yoshio Taniguchi The New Museum of Contemporary art
- 17. minimalism Ludwig miesvan der Rohe •German architect •Director of Bauhaus: 1930s •Shifted to US in 1937 •Regarded as pioneering master of modern architecture along with Walter Gropius & Le Corbusier. •Architectural style : Extreme clarity and simplicity. •Use of modern materials : Industrial steel, plate glass •“Less is more”
- 18. minimalism Ludwig miesvan der Rohe Seagram Building, 1958 Museum of fine arts, Houston, 1953 National Gallery Whitney M.Young Magnet high school, 1975
- 19. minimalism Dieter Ram’s •“LESS BUT BETTER”. • German industrial designer. 10 Principle of design. •Is innovative. •Makes a product useful . •Is aesthetic. •Makes a product understandable. •Is unobtrusive. •Is honest. •Is long-lasting. •Is environmentally friendly. •Is as little design as possible.
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- 21. • Born onMarch 9, 1902 • Prize winning work : Torres de Satélite minimalism Luis Barragan Luis Barragan Torres de Satélite
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- 23. • Constant harmony. •Steady pulse. • stasis or gradual transformation minimalism Music.
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- 25. minimalism Kissing salt andpepper shakers : Karim Rashid, 1994
- 26. minimalism UMBRA Garbino trashcans: Karim Rashid, 1995
- 27. minimalism Bend chair : MartenClaesson for Swedese, 1999
- 28. minimalism Teatro Armani, GiorgioArmani Headquarters, Milan Tadao Ando Architects and Associates, 2001
- 29. minimalism Apple iPod Shuffle: Apple Industrial Group
- 30. minimalism References • http://www.theartstory.org/movement-minimalism.htm#28.12.2011 5:30pm • www.infoplease.com/ce6/ent/A0859656.html 28.12.2011, 10:21pm • http://www.dailytonic.com/karuizawa-museum-complex-by-yasui-hideo-atelier-jp/ 30.12.11, 12:49 am • http://bestamericanart.blogspot.com/2011/06/minimalism-specific-objects-and.html • 29.12.12, 4:20pm • http://www.moma.org/visit/calendar/exhibitions/305 29.12.12, 4:52 pm
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